Animal kingdom /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˈkɪŋ.dəm/

Definition: All the animals in the world considered as a group

Example: The animal kingdom includes creatures as diverse as insects and mammals.

Weed /wiːd/
Definition: A wild plant growing where it is not wanted
Example: He spent the afternoon pulling weeds from the garden.

Pesticides /ˈpes.tɪ.saɪdz/
Definition: Chemicals used to kill pests
Example: Farmers use pesticides to protect their crops from insects.

Fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/

Combat /ˈkɒm.bæt/
Definition: To fight against something harmful
Example: New measures were taken to combat climate change.

Evolution /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/

Definition: The gradual development of plants, animals, or humans over time

Example: Darwin’s theory explains how species undergo evolution.

Evolve /ɪˈvɒlv/
Definition: To develop gradually over time
Example: Birds are thought to have evolved from dinosaurs.

Extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Eradicate /ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/
Definition: To completely remove or destroy something
Example: Efforts are being made to eradicate malaria.

Hibernate /ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt/
Definition: To spend the winter sleeping
Example: Bears hibernate during the cold months.

Agriculture /ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər/

Repercussions /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ənz/
Definition: The effects or consequences of an event or action
Example: Deforestation can have serious environmental repercussions.

Extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
Definition: No longer existing
Example: Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.

Disastrous /dɪˈzɑː.strəs/
Definition: Very bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
Example: The decision turned out to be disastrous for the company.

Adapt /əˈdæpt/
Definition: To change to suit different conditions
Example: Animals adapt to their environment to survive.

Arid /ˈær.ɪd/
Definition: Having little or no rain; very dry
Example: The desert’s arid climate makes farming difficult.

Atmosphere /ˈæt.mə.sfɪər/

Definition: The mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth

Example: Pollution is causing serious damage to the Earth’s atmosphere.

Genetically modified /dʒəˈnet.ɪ.kəl.i ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪd/
Definition: Having had its genes changed scientifically
Example: Genetically modified crops can resist pests.

Ecological balance /ˌiː.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈbæl.əns/